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Independence of the Seas

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  • Launched: 02 May 2008
  • Occupancy: 3634
  • Tonnage: 160000
  • Length: 1112
  • Total Crew 1360
  • Rating

Entertainment


Adventure Ocean
Boleros
Casino Royale
Center Ice Rink
Escape Room
FlowRider
Fuel Teen Club
Movie Screen
Rock Climbing Wall
Royal Theater
Sky Climber
Sky Pad
Splashaway Bay
Studio B
The Perfect Storm
Video Arcade

Fitness


Resort Pool
Running Track
Sports Court
Sports Pool
Vitality at Sea Fitness Center

Food & Drink


Ale & Anchor
Ben & Jerry's
Champagne Bar
Chops Grille
Diamond Club
Dining Room
Fish & Ships
Giovanni's Table
Izumi
Johnny Rockets
Olive or Twist
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade
Pool Bar
Schooner Bar
Sky Lounge
Sorrento's
Star Lounge
Sugar Beach
Suite Lounge
The Living Room
The Plaza Bar
Viking Crown Lounge
Vintages
Windjammer Cafe

Other


Guest Services
Next Cruise
Nursery
Shore Excursions

Recreational


Art Gallery
Centrum
Conference Center
Independence Dunes
Library
Padi
Photo Gallery
Promenade Shops
Sun Deck

Relaxation


Solarium
Vitality at Sea Spa
Whirlpool

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Featured Independence of the Seas Cruises

ADULTS-ONLY CRUISING
2026 No-Fly Treasures of the British Isles

Ambience 19 May 2026 10 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

Multiple Dining Venues & Incredible Entertainment*

Small ship, Full-Board Cruising*

Traditional No-Fly Cruising from a UK Port*

Adults Only Premium Value Cruising*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly - Cobh, for Cork,UK - Belfast - Tobermory, Isle of Mull - Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, UK - Kirkwall, Orkney Isles,UK - London (Tilbury)
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Inside from £899pp

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2026 No-Fly Caribbean Discovery

Queen Victoria 22 Feb 2026 28 nights No-Fly Cruise Southampton

Choose from: Complimentary On Board Credit of up to $980, Coach Transfers OR Car Parking*

No-Fly Luxury Cruising from Southampton*

Book with the Top Partner for Cunard*

SAVE 10% when you book by 8pm 3rd March 2025*

Itinerary: Southampton - Funchal, Madeira - Roadtown - Philipsburg, St. Maarten - Basseterre, St. Kitts - Roseau, Dominica - Castries, St. Lucia - Bridgetown, Barbados - Santa Cruz, Tenerife.…
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(full fare £2,799) Inside from £2,499pp

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No-Fly 2025/26 Christmas in the Canaries

Ambience 20 Dec 2025 18 nights No-Fly Cruise London Tilbury

SAVE 30% off the 2nd Guest*

SAVE 15% off the Expedition Drinks Package when you book the Ambassador Fare*

Adults-Only Premium Value No-Fly Cruising from a UK port*

Low Single Supplement | SAVE 15% off Solo Fares*

Itinerary: London (Tilbury) - Leixoes - Lisbon, Portugal ★Christmas Eve★ - Casablanca, for Marrakesh - Arrecife, Lanzarote - Santa Cruz de Tenerife - Las Palmas, Gran Canaria - Funchal,...
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Inside from £1,539pp 2nd guest saves 30% £1,077

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Overview of Independence of the Seas


The 3,858-passenger Independence of the Seas joined the Royal Caribbean International fleet in 2008. She is most loved for her outstanding entertainment.


Onboard Experience

Accommodation

Independence of the Seas’ award-winning accommodation redefines the cruising experience one room at a time. Her staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action that she’s known for. Choose from a range of cabins with deluxe amenities; a stay aboard Independence of the Seas is like nothing else at sea.

Dining

There’s no better way to appease your hunger than with some delicious fish and chips. On Deck 11, just steps from the pool, you’ll find Fish & Ships, a seaside seafood spot that serves baskets of freshly-battered cod and hand-cut fries. You can get classic comfort food plus crispy calamari, savoury battered sausages and even a cold pint of draught beer.

For made-to-order burgers, sides, shakes and desserts head to Johnny Rockets on Deck 12. Serving delicious American fare around the world since 1986, Johnny Rockets offers good food in a retro hangout. Chops Grille on Deck 11, a classic American steakhouse, is the place to go for hand-cut steaks. The chefs at Chops Grille proudly present quality cuisine with a fresh twist. What’s more, the revamped menu brings contemporary flair to traditional steakhouse offerings.

For those with a sweet tooth, head to Sugar Beach on Deck 5, an indulgent oasis home to all your favourite confections. Pic ‘n’ mix at its finest, fill a grab bag to maximum candy capacity or treat yourself to fluffy cupcakes and other tasty treats.

Entertainment

Who thought it would be possible to bounce on a bungee trampoline in the middle of the ocean? On Independence of the Seas Sky Pad you can do just that. Strap in, put on your virtual reality headset and soar high into the sky for gravity-defying fun. Join Bass Bouncer, which throws you into a futuristic world powered entirely by music or score points by grabbing sweets as you bounce your way along an enchanted path in Sugar Leap.

Experience double the thrills on Typhoon and Cyclone, the boldest water slides at sea. As you speed through each white-knuckle twist and turn, long, translucent stretches offer sea views as exhilarating as the ride itself. These slides have everything it takes to keep even the most courageous daredevils' adrenaline levels, way, way up.

Only Royal Caribbean International offers Tony Award-winning musicals at sea. As an official sponsor of Broadway’s brightest award, Independence of the Seas has shows that you can’t stop singing. Discover shows you might have missed or see your favourites again - like Grease, where you can hand jive and sing along with Danny, Sandy, Rizzo and the rest of Rydell High.

Feeling hungry? And ambitious? Take on the Playmakers Challenge at Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade on Deck 4. Eat 100 of the hottest wings in 45 minutes and you’ll receive a commemorative t-shirt. If you’re more of a spectator, pull up a pew and order the signature Playmakers Burger while watching the fun unfold. Catch your favourite team live on dozens of screens or face off against your friends in the arcade.


Destinations

Independence of the Seas sails her guests to the Caribbean.

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